Workday Makeup

Now I don't know about you but I want getting ready for work to be more relaxed and no where near stressful, I like to enjoy my time before I go to work. So when it comes to makeup I like to look pu together but be quick about it.

I have got my makeup application down to under ten minutes! (If I don't wear any eye shadows, generally add 3-5 extra minutes) It took ages to get my rhythm going for this.

Here is what I apply and how I apply my makeup for a speedy morning.

1. I begin with my ASAP 30+ Moisturising Daily Defence. I adore this moisturiser/sunscreen hybrid. It doesn't smell or feel like sunscreen and I don't breakout from it.
2. After letting the Daily Moist absorb for a few minutes I apply NYX Photo Loving Primer and let that absorb for a minute. (I'll do my hair or make a cup of tea while I wait)
3. I follow with L'Oreal Eau De Teint Foundation in 120 Ivory. This is applied with fingers, a drop to each area (forehead, nose, chin, cheeks) and blend out with my hands.
4. I put on my concealers next. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla for any blemishes and Maybelline Age Rewind in Fair for under the eyes. Again i blend these out with my fingers. So much quicker that way.
5. If I've had to use a lot of concealer I will apply my FOA Translucent powder next and brush all over the face with a large powder brush. If not I will apply this after I have finished my face products but before I begin my eyes.
6. Next using my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush I contour with The Balm Bahama Mama. I start under my cheekbones, then under the jaw and along the temples.
7. Bronzer comes next, I am loving The Balm Betty Lou-Manizer currently and sweep it over my cheeks. I use a Manicare Artiste Bronzer Brush for this.
8. I follow with a blush. I change my blush everyday so I'll wear whatever catches my attention that day. I love the Real Techniques Blush Brush for applying and blending out.
9. Next I do my eyebrows! I have been using Maybelline Master Shape brow pencil in Light Brown, and quickly feather it through and comb with a spooly. I will finish my brows with a quick sweep of Gorgeous Cosmetics Brow Fix to set them in place.
10. If I'm not doing eyeshadow I skip straight ahead to my favourite liquid eyeliner Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner in Black and do a half to three quarter line on my top lash line.
11. I only apply one coat of mascara to my top lashes as I don't like a heavy, clumpy look. My go to is generally Revlon Grow-luscious Mascara or Dior Diorshow Extase, both are in black.
12. I don't generally wear a lip colour as I hate reapplying them throughout the day, but if I do I will often opt for something long lasting like MAC or Lime Crime. (pictured Kelly Osbourne Dodgy Girl and Lime Crime Cosmopop).
13. Finally I set everything with a few spritzes of the Australis Make-Up Finishing Spritz and I am good to go.

That's it, quick and put together and off to work. Occasionally I will mix up my liner and opt for a coloured liquid liner if I feel like playing a little. 

Let me know what your workday makeup routine is!

Until Next Time,

Shannon.